Horik Gottfredsson

Horik Gottfredsson (822-) was King of Denmark during the late 9th century. A notable Scandinavian monarch and Viking leader, he led cross-North Sea expeditions to Britannia, and he also cemented his rule at home. In 868, he had the tax revolt in Ribe crushed by his mercenary Skula Sihtricsson, who collected over 8,000 penningas in tax money for him. However, Skula double-crossed Horik, pocketing the money for himself and using it to equip a small army and sail to England to make his wealth.